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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
96 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86 Imaging
35 Features
61 Overall
45

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX10
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Panasonic LX7, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm Z33WP (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was introduced 4 years earlier than the LX7 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades versus the LX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic LX7

          

          

            
 Fujifilm Z33WP LX7 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

          

          

            
 LX7 Fujifilm Z33WP 
IntroducedOctober 2012July 2009More modern by 40 months
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic LX7

          

          

            
 Fujifilm Z33WP LX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z33WP has outer dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Panasonic LX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the LX7.
Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and LX7 is 96 and 86 respectively.
Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and LX7.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z33WP includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be behind in sensor technology.

            Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
19
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
45
 you can focus manually
 supports face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Street photography highlights
60
 weather proof
 lighter than competition (110 grams)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 heavier than competition (298 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Sports photography with Panasonic LX7
23
 weather proof
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
42
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (330 CIPA)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography highlights
60
 lighter than competition (110g)
 weather proof
 flash built-in
 lack of Timelapse mode
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
 good battery pack (330 shots)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.4)
 heavier than competition (298g)
 low MP (10MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
26
 weather proof
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
57
 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.4)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 good battery pack (330 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging advice
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging advice
25
 lighter than competition (110 grams)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of microphone jack
33
 really wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.4)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of external mic jack
 heavier than competition (298g)
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic LX7
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2012-10-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.90 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 298 gr (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $197 $400